Dozens of U.S. Cities Board the Bike-Sharing Bandwagon.....

[CalGun]

Silliness would comparing a bicyle rental to the police/military. But then you wouldn't get that because it requires some common sense.

It is corporate entitlement to expect the government to place the profit of a corporation over the interests of the public at large. Should the government also disband the military and police since by offering those services they are likely putting private, for-profit soldiers and policeman out of work? Silliness.

 

[Cameron]

Silliness would comparing a bicyle rental to the police/military. But then you wouldn't get that because it requires some common sense.

If it's so sensible surely you wouldn't have to resort to personal attacks to avoid answering the question.

 

[MMC]

I've no idea what individuals remuneration packages might contain, I'm talking general principles.

Well, we would have to look at a city's different departments for city workers. But most around here know City workers get other perks. I would say many have the perception of it already, and from a young age too.

 

[Quag]

The one in Montreal (apparently one of the best in the world) I believe is private and very profitable they can work you just need to do it right. Toronto is not exactly a bike city whereas Montreal is.

Not really it has been a bit of a white elephant in Montreal as well

Bixi company struggles with deficit - Montreal - CBC News

 

[Manc Skipper]

London uses the Bixi bikes, My impression was that they were doing OK, but the wiki article suggests a recent price rise has made them less popular, and heading for a massie loss, despite Barclays bank paying millions to advertise on them.

Barclays Cycle Hire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia